Master of Arts in Education: Curriculum & Instruction
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Participants may choose one of three routes toward completion of this concentration area:
elementary school emphasis
middle school emphasis
high school emphasis
Curriculum & Instruction Curriculum and Course Plan
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EDPC 611 Action Research Project: Elementary, Middle or High School (3 SH)
Master of Arts in Education: Literacy/Reading Specialist
Degree: Master of Arts in Education
Semester Hours: 36-40
Practitioners concentrate on the study of literacy in a broader sense than traditionally encountered in schools of the past. Literacy is approached beyond reading and writing into integrated approaches for the development of communication, thought, and interpersonal interaction. Emphasis is placed upon literacy programs from emergent to adult, integrated literacy instruction, literacy in community and family arenas, and classroom assessment of literacy.
Literacy concentration has six hours of elective options.
Reading Specialist: Endorsement/Licensure as a reading specialist may be obtained with additional coursework and a clinical practicum.
Literacy Curriculum and Course Plan
NOTE: Course requirements may change as the program evolves. Candidates are accountable for completing the program of study listed in the catalog for the year in which they entered the program.
Program Core (12 SH)
[Early in program]
EDCC 501 Creating Cultures of Change (3 SH)
EDCC 521 Peacebuilding & Conflict Transformation (3 SH)
EDCC 531 Social & Ethical Issues in Education (3 SH)
[Later in program]
EDCC 551 Action Research in Educational Settings (Prerequisite: Admission to Candidacy) (3 SH)
Concentration Area (21 SH)
EDLA 501 Foundations of Literacy (3 SH)
EDLA 511 Literacy Assessment (3 SH)
EDLA 521 Integrated Literacy Instruction (3 SH)
EDLA 531 Literacy in Community and Family Arenas (3 SH)
EDSL 581 Language and Culture (3 SH)
Electives chosen from other MA in Education concentrations (6 SH)
Reflective Practice (3 SH)
EDPC 611 Action Research Project: Literacy (3 SH)
Reading Specialist Curriculum and Course Plan
Program Core (12 SH)
[Early in program]
EDCC 501 Creating Cultures of Change (3 SH)
EDCC 521 Peacebuilding & Conflict Transformation (3 SH)
EDCC 531 Social & Ethical Issues in Education (3 SH)
[Later in program]
EDCC 551 Action Research in Educational Settings (Prerequisite: Admission to Candidacy) (3 SH)
Concentration Area (25 SH required)
EDLA 501 Foundations of Literacy (3 SH)
EDLA 511 Literacy Assessment (3 SH)
EDLA 521 Integrated Literacy Instruction (3 SH)
EDLA 531 Literacy in Community and Family Arenas (3 SH)
EDLA 601 Multicultural Children’s Literature or OR EDLA 611 Adolescent/Young Adult Literature (3 SH)
EDLA 651 Developing an Effective Reading Program (3 SH)
EDSL 581 Language and Culture (3 SH)
EDPC 601 Literacy Practicum (3 SH)EDLA 581 Word Study (1 SH)
Reflective Practice (3 SH)
EDPC 611 Action Research Project: Literacy (3 SH)
Master of Arts in Education: Diverse Needs: Teaching English as a Second Language or Trauma & Resilience in Educational Environments
Degree: Master of Arts in Education
Semester Hours: 36-39
Practitioners concentrate on special needs of diverse populations, with further focus in one of three areas of emphasis:
Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) for MA degree and initial teaching license (Virginia only)
Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) for MA degree and/or add-on endorsement
Trauma and Resilience in Educational Environments (TREE)
This component contains a common core of courses that address language/literacy competence with diverse populations, intervention strategies for diverse learners, and developing leadership skills in teaming, collaboration, and consultation with parents, school, and community social agencies. In Virginia, initial teaching licensure is available in ESL with additional coursework, a supervised practicum, and an internship. A foundations course in Curriculum and Instruction is required of candidates without a teaching license as an elective prior to taking EDDA 511 Teaching Diverse Learners and EDCC 501 Creating Cultures of Change.
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EDSL 551 Methods of Teaching ESL/FL (3 SH)+
EDSL 571 Language Acquisition and Grammar (3 SH)+
EDSL 581 Language and Culture (3 SH)+
EDSL 591 ESL Assessment and Support (3 SH)+
EDDA 511 Teaching Diverse Learners (3 SH)
EDLA 501 Foundations of Literacy (3 SH)
EDLA 521 Integrated Literacy Instruction (3 SH)+
EDPC 601 Practicum: TESL (3 SH) (for initial license only)
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*For ESL licensure, students must have an English linguistics course and a specialized practicum to meet licensure requirements. A 14-week student teaching internship (7 semester hours) is required for candidates seeking ESL as an initial license.
+ required as part of the certificate program
Diverse Needs: Trauma and Resilience in Educational Environments Curriculum and Course Plan
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Courses taken by EMU Students at Other Schools
A student should secure advance approval from the graduate program director/coordinator or advisor before enrolling for work in other universities, where credit is to be transferred back to EMU for graduation. The graduate program reserves the right to limit the amount of transfer credit which may be applied to degree requirements. In all cases the majority of credits must be earned through instruction offered by EMU.